Symptoms Linked To Fibromuscular Dysplasia

April 8, 2019
By
Katherine MacAulay

Fibromuscular dysplasia is a medical condition that causes the medium-sized arteries in the body to narrow and enlarge. When the arteries are narrowed, the reduced flow of blood can affect a person's organ function. In most cases, fibromuscular dysplasia occurs in arteries around the kidneys. However, it's also been known to affect arteries around the legs, arms, abdomen, heart, and brain. If fibromuscular dysplasia isn't treated, it might lead to several complications. The condition doesn't always present with symptoms. In addition, different patients may experience different symptoms depending on which arteries are affected.